The Virgin Hodigitria Orthodox Icon has a special significance in Orthodox and Christian tradition. “Odigitria” translates as “Guide” or “Pointer of the Way”. This icon depicts the Mother of God with the Child Jesus in her arms, where the Child Jesus points to his Mother, pointing to her as the way to God and salvation. The icon of Hodegetria symbolizes the role of the Mother of God as a mentor and guide for the faithful. She is a model of faith and submission to God, as well as a source of spiritual inspiration and guidance. The faithful turn to the icon of Hodegetria with prayers for blessing, help and guidance on the spiritual path. The icon of the Mother of God encourages believers to follow the example of the Mother of God, giving their life and heart to God. She reminds us of the importance of spiritual growth, humility, mercy and seeking God’s will in our lives.
The icon of Hodegetria is one of the most venerated icons of the Mother of God in Orthodoxy. Many believers offer prayers before this icon, seeking her intercession, help and spiritual guidance. It serves as a reminder that the Mother of God is always ready to help us on our spiritual path and strengthen our faith in God.
In our icon painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” you can buy a hand-painted icon of the Mother of God, which is made in the best traditions of Russian icon painting. A handmade icon of the Mother of God is not only an expression of spiritual elevation and faith, but also a real work of art, which will become an exquisite decoration of your iconostasis.
All stages of icon making, starting with the icon board and ending with tempera painting are performed by professional masters and painters iconographers with many years of experience and work experience. Customers of the icon painting workshop are Orthodox Temples and Monasteries.
All the icons of the Mstyora Icons icon-painting workshop are made in strict observance of the iconographic canon of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Order the painting of the Virgin Hodigitria Orthodox Icon in the icon painting workshop “Mstyora Icons”, Mstyora, Vladimir region, where icons have been painted since 1628.
It is possible to paint an image in any size to order.
We accept orders for measurement icons, analoy icons, church icons, and icons for iconostasis.
